With a tropical disturbance in the Gulf and more rain expected over the next few days, the League City Public Works Department is working around-the-clock to monitor bayous, ponds, ditches, and drains to make sure they remain clear.

“We have crews out and about throughout the community, checking for debris and removing it from the inlets and ditches in our area,” said City Manager John Baumgartner.  

Residents are encouraged to call 311 to report any debris blocking drains or waterways. Over the last few days, League City has received between seven and nine inches of rain throughout the city.  Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to last daily until Saturday with widespread two to four inches of rain predicted, but up to 8 inches could fall in isolated areas.

“The City’s Emergency Management Department is working closely with the National Weather Service to monitor the weather and rainfall over the next few days,” said League City Emergency Management Director Ryan Edgehill. “We have a plan in place to activate additional staffing if need be and police, fire and EMS are ready and prepared should they need to call in additional people to assist our residents.”

Over the next few days, high water is expected on streets, roadways and highways across the City. Residents are encouraged to avoid areas that are already flooded NEVER drive across flooded roadways or into flooded underpasses. It your vehicle is caught in rising water, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Don’t drive around barricades and never stand in flood water as chemical, fire ants and animals could be in the water. 

League City residents can stay informed by following the City on Twitter and Facebook. In addition, if need be, the City will use its SwiftReach notification system to text and call residents will important emergency information.

Residents are encouraged to go to www.leaguecity.com/SwiftReach to make sure they are registered and that their correct contact information is in the system.